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Lafayette Indiana Area Real Estate

West Lafayette Area Guide

West Lafayette is growing, supplying its residents and businesses with some of the best living to be found! From A to Z, there’s always something going on, whether it’s business innovations or events at the zoo in West Lafayette. Situated in Tippecanoe County, West Lafayette is a mere 65 miles from Indianapolis and named in honor General Lafayette, an American Revolutionary War hero who fought with and was a significant factor for George Washington and the Continental Army.

With over 28,000 people in the city, it’s the mostly densely populated city in Indiana, located across the Wabash River from Lafayette. As home to Purdue University, West Lafayette is a vibrant college town with thriving businesses and a support system that encourages residents, students and the businesses to be involved in their city’s growth.

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History

Laid out by Augustus Wylie in 1836, West Lafayette was originally located in the Wabash River floodplain south of the present levee. Because of the regular flooding, though, the town was never built and the present city was formed in 1888 by the merger of the towns of Chauncey, Oakwood and Kingston. Located on a bluff across the Wabash River from Lafayette, the three towns that had been small suburban villages became one. The new town of Chauncey remained small until Purdue University was opened in 1869. In 1871, Chauncey voted to be annexed by Lafayette so it could take advantage of the infrastructure provided by Lafayette, but the plan was rejected because the cost of improvements would be too high. By the time of West Lafayette’s formation in 1888, the growth of the university was instrumental in the growth of the little town. By the 1940’s, West Lafayette had emerged as its own independent suburban city.
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Nearby Attractions & Activities

Historic Prophetstown
Enjoy a unique experience at Prophetstown in Battle Ground, Indiana, where they’re dedicated to sharing and teaching about agricultural and horse powered farming.

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Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
Founded in 1909, the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette began as the Lafayette Art Association, to stimulate and encourage an interest in art and to give annual exhibitions as well as maintain permanent collections of art.

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Coyote Crossing
Come join us for 18 holes of championship golf that will challenge your skills, whether you’re a beginner or an old pro. Offering stay and play packages, there’s a lot to enjoy including a large range and practice facility, so make your plans today.

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Wolf Park
A non-profit organization dedicated to the education and behavioral research of wolves, the park maintains mixed habitats while providing public educational programs. These programs include in depth seminars and hosting researching from other institutions.

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Columbian Park Zoo

One of the oldest zoos in Indiana, it was established in 1908 and today houses over 120 animal representing 49 different species. Coming in the future: new exhibits including River Otters, Owls and more!

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Parks and Recreation

Miles of parks with everything from golf to hiking trails are just waiting for you at West Lafayette parks. All you have to do is bring your fun!
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Events Calendar

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